{"id":593682,"date":"2023-10-05T17:13:53","date_gmt":"2023-10-05T14:13:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-a-flexible-learning-environment-transformed-this-nurse-into-an-industry-leader\/"},"modified":"2023-10-05T17:13:53","modified_gmt":"2023-10-05T14:13:53","slug":"how-a-flexible-learning-environment-transformed-this-nurse-into-an-industry-leader","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-a-flexible-learning-environment-transformed-this-nurse-into-an-industry-leader\/","title":{"rendered":"#How a flexible learning environment transformed this nurse into an industry leader"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a39c82ca1c3f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a39c82ca1c3f\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-a-flexible-learning-environment-transformed-this-nurse-into-an-industry-leader\/#Passion_for_healthcare_and_leadership\" >Passion for healthcare and leadership<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-a-flexible-learning-environment-transformed-this-nurse-into-an-industry-leader\/#Balancing_act\" >Balancing act<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-a-flexible-learning-environment-transformed-this-nurse-into-an-industry-leader\/#The_AU_advantage\" >The AU advantage<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\nAthabasca University\u2019s open learning <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>roach caters to working professionals offering the flexibility to balance education with life\u2019s demands\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"attachment_1249177\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-sizes=\"auto\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1249177 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/macleans.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Athabasca_feature.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/macleans.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Athabasca_feature.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/macleans.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Athabasca_feature-171x96.jpg 171w, https:\/\/macleans.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Athabasca_feature-489x275.jpg 489w, https:\/\/macleans.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Athabasca_feature-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/macleans.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Athabasca_feature-750x422.jpg 750w, https:\/\/macleans.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Athabasca_feature-1000x563.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/macleans.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Athabasca_feature-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/macleans.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Athabasca_feature-766x431.jpg 766w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leanne Bulmer (middle) with her two daughters.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Created for <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sr.studiostack.com\/c\/link?l=1384989&amp;s=1384983\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-sizes=\"auto\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 115px;\" src=\"https:\/\/macleans.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/athabasca_logo_horizontal_cmyk_colour-e1665150763505.png\" alt=\"\u201cAthabasca\"\/><\/a><br \/>\nIn a world where continuous learning and career advancement are paramount, the thought of returning to school, especially as an established professional, can be daunting. The demands of work, family and personal commitments can create barriers that make pursuing higher education seem like an elusive dream. However, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.athabascau.ca\/\">Athabasca University<\/a> (AU) is redefining how students approach education. This fully online school has disrupted the educational landscape with its innovative and flexible, open learning environment.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Passion_for_healthcare_and_leadership\"><\/span>Passion for healthcare and leadership<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In healthcare, nurses are the unsung heroes, tirelessly working to improve the well-being of individuals and communities. One nurse in particular, Leanne Bulmer, embarked on a journey to enhance her nursing skills and become a leader in her field.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have always felt passionate about healthcare,\u201d Bulmer says. \u201cFrom my undergraduate degree in community health <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/sciencee\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"5\" title=\"Science\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">science<\/a> to my bachelor\u2019s degree in nursing\u2014every step of my education has added to my understanding of healthcare. Coupled with that, I have always found myself drawn to leadership roles.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Her journey as a nurse in Vancouver ignited a realization\u2014an MBA could be the missing piece of the puzzle, aligning her nursing expertise with her leadership aspirations.<\/p>\n<p>Bulmer saw the potential in bridging the worlds of healthcare and business to make informed decisions and provide insightful leadership. \u201cHealthcare has often had leaders with health backgrounds and leaders with business backgrounds, but I saw potential in having both\u2014being able to frame decision making and provide leadership with the background of a nurse and education in business.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Balancing_act\"><\/span>Balancing act<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bulmer\u2019s journey through the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.athabascau.ca\/programs\/summary\/master-of-business-administration.html\">MBA program at Athabasca University<\/a> was nothing short of an adventure. During her studies, she and her partner got married, moved to Montana, welcomed two children and <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel<\/a>led extensively, all while maintaining a full-time job. The flexibility offered by Athabasca University\u2019s <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/news.athabascau.ca\/announcements\/au-achieves-gold-standard-for-business-schools\/\">internationally accredited business school<\/a> allowed her to balance these responsibilities seamlessly.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe AU MBA allowed me to do all of that without compromising my education. It was certainly not easy, but it was so helpful that I could log into classwork when I had time so I never missed a deadline. Throughout the program, students were always aware of who they could reach out to if needed to discuss coursework or request assistance. I always felt supported.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_AU_advantage\"><\/span>The AU advantage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Alex Clark, president of Athabasca University, offers valuable insights into how this research university has transformed the educational landscape, particularly for professionals seeking to enhance their skills and knowledge.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt AU, we realize many of our students are busy because they often balance full-time work, families and other life obligations. Nurses like Bulmer are a good example and one that I\u2019m very familiar with as a nurse myself,\u201d Dr. Clark explains.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1249178\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-sizes=\"auto\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1249178 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/macleans.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Athabasca_inline.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/macleans.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Athabasca_inline.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/macleans.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Athabasca_inline-171x96.jpg 171w, https:\/\/macleans.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Athabasca_inline-489x275.jpg 489w, https:\/\/macleans.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Athabasca_inline-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/macleans.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Athabasca_inline-750x422.jpg 750w, https:\/\/macleans.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Athabasca_inline-1000x563.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/macleans.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Athabasca_inline-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/macleans.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Athabasca_inline-766x431.jpg 766w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dr. Alex Clark, president of Athabasca University<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>AU\u2019s approach is centred on the understanding that life is a delicate balancing act. To accommodate this reality, AU offers a uniquely flexible educational experience, allowing students to learn at their own pace, in their preferred location, and in a manner that aligns with their individual preferences.<\/p>\n<p>The university\u2019s open learning model empowers professionals and any learner 16 years or older to pursue education in their communities at their own pace and in a manner that suits their unique circumstances. \u201cWe serve our learners on their terms, not expecting them to come to us on ours.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>When nurses have access to education, they provide better care. \u201cAnd that\u2019s a real benefit for the healthcare system and patients, to have highly educated professionals not just to provide care, but to organize the systems,\u201d Dr. Clark emphasizes. Education is the cornerstone of progress in healthcare, and AU recognizes the evolving needs of Canada\u2019s landscape. \u201cHealthcare needs change over time, and our healthcare education has to change as well,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<p>The future of education lies in its adaptability to the unique needs of learners. AU\u2019s commitment to flexibility and excellence is not only transforming the lives of professionals like Bulmer but also shaping the future of professional development in many sectors, one flexible and accessible opportunity at a time.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sr.studiostack.com\/c\/link?l=1384992&amp;s=1384983\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more about Athabasca University and the programs offered<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async defer crossorigin=\"anonymous\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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